Posted by: Terry Shaw (terryshaw1959@yahoo.com) on Mon Mar 19 20:06:45 2001

Hello Jack,


Jack wrote:
"Some of the main things I need to see when reviewing a swing on video is pitch placement, degree of inward turn and the swing plane."


In your opinion, would a rear view be as effective concerning the three areas you mentioned above ? (If you were using ML camera shots then they have the high powered zoom from CF for a front view. When videoing game swings on a personal level a rear view angle would be more feasible in most situations.)




Jack wrote:
"(3) Their bat stays on a clean (no dips or waves) swing plane. --- To maintain consistent contact and bat speed, the swing plane must remain clean an in-line with the lead arm."

Did you find that the shoulders are parallel with the lead arm at every extreme of the strike zone when establishing the swing plane ?




Jack wrote:
"Terry, it would take a book to fill in all the blanks, buts and what-ifs. But I hope this brief outline helps you understand why I use the front view."


Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. I know you had to do a lot of eye rubbing and head scratching to come up with this data/information.

Terry Shaw